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Explore Kenya in 11 days from Nairobi, visiting Aberdare, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara. Enjoy diverse wildlife, rhinos, conservation and private game drives.
The 11 Days Kenya Safari: Aberdare, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru & Maasai Mara is a carefully designed wildlife journey through four of Kenya’s most distinctive safari destinations.
Starting and ending in Nairobi, the safari combines the misty forests of Aberdare National Park, the conservation-focused wilderness of Ol Pejeta Conservancy, the rhino-rich landscapes of Lake Nakuru National Park, and the legendary wildlife plains of the Maasai Mara National Reserve.
This itinerary is ideal for travelers who want more than a traditional savannah safari. It combines forest, mountain, conservancy, lake and open-grassland ecosystems, creating a varied Kenya safari experience with excellent opportunities for wildlife viewing, photography and conservation experiences.
Nairobi → Aberdare → Ol Pejeta → Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara → Nairobi
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and meet your safari representative.Transfer to your Nairobi hotel for check-in and relaxation. Depending on your arrival time, optional activities can be arranged.Overnight: Nairobi
After breakfast, depart Nairobi and travel north toward the central highlands.Arrive at Aberdare National Park, a dramatic high-altitude ecosystem characterized by mountain forests, moorlands, waterfalls and deep valleys.Enjoy an afternoon game drive or forest wildlife experience.Wildlife may include:Elephant Buffalo Leopard Warthog Waterbuck Bushbuck HyenaOvernight: Aberdare
Spend the day exploring Aberdare's forested landscapes.The park offers a completely different safari environment from the open plains of the Maasai Mara. The cool mountain climate and dense vegetation create opportunities for viewing forest-adapted wildlife and spectacular scenery.Overnight: Aberdare
After breakfast, drive toward the Laikipia region and Ol Pejeta Conservancy.Ol Pejeta is renowned for wildlife conservation and offers excellent opportunities to see rhinos and other large mammals.Enjoy an afternoon game drive upon arrival.Possible sightings include:Black rhino White rhino Lion Elephant Buffalo Giraffe ZebraOvernight: Ol Pejeta
Enjoy a full day exploring Ol Pejeta.The day can combine traditional game drives with selected conservation experiences, depending on availability and your interests.Ol Pejeta is particularly attractive to travelers interested in rhino conservation, wildlife protection and responsible tourism.Overnight: Ol Pejeta
After breakfast, leave Tarangire and travel toward the Ngorongoro Conservation Area.The journey passes through scenic landscapes and the Tanzanian highlands.Arrive near the crater rim and enjoy the surrounding scenery.Overnight: Ngorongoro
Spend the day exploring Lake Nakuru National Park.Look for rhinos, buffalo, giraffes, lions and other wildlife around the lake and surrounding woodland.The park also offers excellent birdwatching opportunities, with waterbirds and other species frequently seen around the lake.Overnight: Lake Nakuru
After breakfast, leave the Rift Valley and continue south toward the Maasai Mara National Reserve.Arrive in the afternoon and enjoy your first game drive in the Mara.The landscape changes dramatically as you enter the open grasslands of the Mara ecosystem.Overnight: Maasai Mara
Enjoy a full day of game drives in the Maasai Mara.Explore different sections of the reserve while searching for the region's famous predators and large herds of plains wildlife.Wildlife may include:Lion Leopard Cheetah Elephant Buffalo Giraffe Zebra Wildebeest HyenaOvernight: Maasai Mara
Another full day gives you more time to explore the reserve and follow wildlife activity.Depending on the season, you may also have opportunities to witness portions of the Great Migration, particularly when wildebeest and zebra are moving through the Mara ecosystem.For photographers, early morning and late afternoon offer particularly rewarding conditions.Overnight: Maasai Mara
Enjoy an early morning game drive before breakfast, depending on your departure schedule.After breakfast, depart Maasai Mara for Nairobi.Arrive in Nairobi in the afternoon for your onward flight, hotel stay or optional extension.End of safari.
Instead of focusing only on the traditional southern safari circuit, this itinerary combines four different environments:
Aberdare → Ol Pejeta → Lake Nakuru → Maasai Mara
Each destination provides a different landscape and wildlife experience.
Both Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru provide strong opportunities for rhino viewing, making this itinerary particularly attractive to wildlife photographers and conservation-minded travelers.
Ol Pejeta provides a conservation-focused experience, while Maasai Mara delivers the classic open-savannah safari experience.
The itinerary introduces travelers to several important aspects of Kenya without requiring them to visit every park in the country.
Photographers can capture:
The safari is conducted using a private 4×4 safari vehicle equipped for wildlife viewing.
Your professional driver-guide will assist with:
Fly-in upgrades can also be considered for selected sections of the itinerary to reduce road travel.
Generally excellent for wildlife viewing because of drier conditions and easier wildlife spotting.
A good period for green landscapes, photography and wildlife viewing, with generally fewer crowds than the peak season.
Particularly attractive for travelers hoping to experience the Maasai Mara’s Great Migration, although wildlife movements are seasonal and cannot be guaranteed.
Looking for a Kenya safari that combines wildlife, conservation, forests, lakes and the Maasai Mara?
This 11-day itinerary can be customized around your preferred accommodation level, travel dates, activities and budget.
Request a personalized Kenya safari quote and let us tailor the journey to your travel style.
It combines four contrasting destinations—Aberdare, Ol Pejeta, Lake Nakuru and Maasai Mara—giving travelers a broader view of Kenya's wildlife and landscapes.
Yes. Ol Pejeta and Lake Nakuru are important destinations for rhino conservation and provide good opportunities for rhino sightings, although wildlife sightings can never be guaranteed.
Yes. The itinerary can be adapted for families, including suitable accommodation, shorter game-drive schedules and family-friendly activities.
Yes. Amboseli can be added by extending the itinerary, creating a longer Kenya safari that also includes views of Mount Kilimanjaro and its famous elephant herds.
Yes. The safari can be arranged using premium lodges and tented camps, subject to availability and travel dates.
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